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By: Stephen 2016-09-27 13:14:23

Considering doing a tour of Washington's sights in one day is a huge task, this was fantastic. I was surprised at the time we had at the places visited, thinking that mostly we would just drive past. ... More>>

By: Lisa 2016-09-06 22:34:08

We really enjoyed this trip. Our tour guide was very professional, funny, and had so much knowledge. I learned a great deal on this tour. The only thing I would point out, is that it's actually about ... More>>

By: mehbubali 2016-08-31 00:32:33

A number of us had just a whole Sunday free in New York and decided on a day trip to Washington DC. I must say this trip was 100% fantastic....thanks to the professional guide and excellent service wa... More>>

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For every reservation there must be at least 1 person who is 18 years of age. Children under 2 years of age travel free of charge.

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Itinerary

Depart New York south passing through the states of New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland before arriving directly to the nation's capital. We start with a visit to the world famous Arlington National cemetery where we can visit the Kennedy family gravesite, then it is on to Capitol Hill. See the Capitol, Senate and White House to understand the core of the US government. Continue to the Air and Space Museum before visiting the Lincoln, Washington Korea and Vietnam Memorials.Late Afternoon embark on a panoramic city tour before we depart north to New York for an early evening arrival.

At the end of the day, we will return to the departure point for dropoff. See "Depature and Return Details" for more information.

Washington, DCMore»The capital of the United States of America sits on the scenic Potomac River. Monuments, museums, and Americana characterize this historic city, which is located in the District of Columbia between the states of Maryland and Virginia.«Less

Arlington National CemeteryMore»This military cemetery spans more than 600 acres in northern Virginia on the border with Washington, DC. It contains the graves of Presidents Taft and Kennedy as well as the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.«Less

Visit the cemetery from 4/1/2016

US CapitolMore»The famous United States Capitol is the meeting place of the US Congress, and has been for more than 200 years. The building is famous for its elaborate dome and intricately designed, detailed columns.«Less

White HouseMore»The world-famous White House in Washington, DC is the official residence of the president of the United States and the place where most of the work is done. The facade of this neoclassical mansion is a global icon.«Less

National Air and Space MuseumMore»One of the Smithsonian Institute's museums in Washington, DC, the National Air and Space Museum chronicles the history of flight. From the Wright Brother to Buzz Aldrin, the exhibits at this museum explore all of humanity's air travels.«Less

Opening Hours: Open daily except December 25

Lincoln MemorialMore»This iconic American monument honors the 16th president of the United States. Abraham Lincoln was president during the American Civil War, and is most famous for the Emancipation Proclamation that freed all of the slaves in the US.«Less

Washington MonumentMore»This iconic obelisk is a memorial to the commander-in-chief of the American revolutionary army and eventual the first president of the United States of America, George Washington. The massive stone structure began construction in 1848.«Less

Vietnam Veterans MemorialMore»This memorial in Washington, DC serves as a place to remember the American soldier who were lost or killed during the tumultuous Vietnam War. Originally controversial in design, the simple memorial has become a shrine for the American people.«Less

Price Excludes

All meals and drinks during the trip, but the tour guide will arrange for.

All other private expenses and purchases

Additional Note

Language: All tours are escorted by professional bi- or multi-lingual tour and/or driver guides (English, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, German, French, Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Hebrew). Requested language must be specified at the time of booking. Depending on the number of passengers booked for a particular departure, tours and/or languages may be combined to operate the tours.

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Confirmation

Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a receipt of booking by email. All tours can be confirmed within 1-2 business day.

Redemption

You will receive an confirmation email (e-ticket) after your order was received. Complete Operator information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, are included on your Confirmation Email (e-ticket). When you reserve your attractions and services you will be asked to print e-tickets to present when you arrive at your destination. You must print the e-tickets and take them along on your trip; they are your proof of purchase.

Terms & Condition

All purchases will be confirmed within one business day after purchase.

Luggage is limited to one piece per person.

(Notification day and departure day are not counted)Within 8 - 14 days or earlier than 14 days the cancellation penalty is $ 100.00 per person; Within 7 days of departure full cancellation penalty applies. Note: There is 6% handling fee add-on to the above penalties.

All passengers are required to have proper identification when entering or leaving the United States. On tours traveling to Canada clients have the responsibility to make sure in advance that visa requirements are met.

Customer Q & As

Thank you for your email, Unfortunately this tour doesn't include Madame T. Museum. If you have any further questions feel free to contact our support group available 24/7. Best Regards.

Taketours on 2016-10-14

Q:

Do you provide hotel pickup/drop off?by Macrina Balais on 2016-07-29

A:

Thank you for your email, I only have one available pick-up and drop-off for this tour, it will be 7:00am at 777 8th Ave - New York, NY. We do not have hotel pick-up/drop-off for this tour.Please feel free to contact us should you have any further questions.
Best Regards,

Taketours on 2016-07-29

Q:

Does the tour include going in to the white house or just seeing it from the outside?by Abi on 2016-02-23

A:

The white house is available from the outside only.

Taketours on 2016-02-23

Q:

we are planning to take washington tour from new york on Nov.4, which is better purchase online or direct purchase at your office on Oct.30, 2015? is the price the same?by MARISON on 2015-10-27

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Dear Marison, as we are an online ticket agency you need to purchase your ticket online, please.

Taketours on 2015-10-27

Q:

Is there a choice on transportation, i.e Train, Bus, Plane etc.?
Many thanks.
Cherylby Cheryl on 2015-09-23

Hi there, I would like to take 1-day Washington DC tour from New York with my wife &amp; son(12 years old). As per your itinerary the schedule departure from New York is 7 AM. So kindly recommend which one is a convenient location to stay when given a choice between Times square &amp; JFK airport for boarding your coach?
As because my tentative date of travel would be between 18th to 26th of October this year, so is it possible to book this 1-Day tour once I reach New York or should I get it booked earlier.by Abhishek Jaipuri on 2015-06-02

A:

You are welcome to make the reservation now if you wish.
The pick up point for this tour is in Manhattan near Time Square and down the street from the Port Authority Bus Station. So a hotel in this area will be convenient. This is a map of the location
http://www.taketours.com/busstation/253516.html

This tour doesn't provide airport drop-off service. It only drops off at 777 8th Ave, New York, NY 10036 (Bet 47th and 48th Street) around 7:30 pm. The exact return time is subject to weather and traffic.

Taketours on 2014-09-15

Q:

is it possible to visit the national museum of natural history?by anna on 2014-06-26

A:

Unfortunately, this tour is not going to visit National Museum of Natural History.

Is it possible to do this tour without visiting Madame Tussauds? I have already been there..by Gloria on 2014-04-17

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Yes. The admission is included. If you choose not to do it, it's fine as well.

Taketours on 2014-04-18

Q:

What is the real range of time that you are in DC? Without consider time at the bus.by Gonzalo on 2014-01-27

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The amount of time spent in Washington is about 6-7 hours. This tours duration is 12-12.5 hours long of which 6 hours are needed to reach DC from New York and back.

Taketours on 2014-01-28

Q:

What parts of the Madame Tussauds musseum aare included?by Lorena on 2013-12-29

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You are able to see all areas in the Museum.

Taketours on 2013-12-31

Q:

Are all the admission fees included in the $159.00?by Laura Hernandez on 2013-07-10

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Yes. Those attractions are free and open to public.

Taketours on 2013-07-11

Q:

What time does the tour end in DC because we intend to catch a flight from DC to LAX? Thanks!by Marilene Paano on 2013-05-15

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The tour leaves DC at around 2:30pm.

Taketours on 2013-05-15

Q:

Is the Air and Space Museum ticket included in the price, or do we have to pay for it additionally?by Jose Luis Amadio on 2013-03-29

A:

the Air and Space Museum Admission is free

Taketours on 2013-03-30

Q:

Is there any time for our own exploring of city?by Ivo on 2013-02-14

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You will have around 1 hour yourselves to explore the Air and Space Museum. Other than this, the tour guide will escort you. If you have any special requests, please feel free to consult with the tour guide directly.

Taketours on 2013-02-14

Q:

Wich is the exact departure point? Is it inside central station or where?by Alberto on 2013-02-10

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Posted on: 2016-09-27

Name: Stephen

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

Considering doing a tour of Washington's sights in one day is a huge task, this was fantastic. I was surprised at the time we had at the places visited, thinking that mostly we would just drive past. The stops were well-spaced. The guide was friendly and very informative, and the bus reasonably comfortable. Highly recommended, and not expensive.

Posted on: 2016-09-06

Name: Lisa

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

We really enjoyed this trip. Our tour guide was very professional, funny, and had so much knowledge. I learned a great deal on this tour. The only thing I would point out, is that it's actually about a 5 hour drive there and 5 hours back- by the time you factor in a break stop and traffic, it seems to go fast. I would recommend this tour if you don't have a lot of time to spend in Washington.

Posted on: 2016-08-31

Name: mehbubali

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

A number of us had just a whole Sunday free in New York and decided on a day trip to Washington DC. I must say this trip was 100% fantastic....thanks to the professional guide and excellent service was all we got. Special Thanks to "Francisco" for being so polite, courteous and knowledgeable. I would recommend this one day tour to anyone...worth it!

Posted on: 2016-05-14

Name: Matias

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

Recomendable para quienes desde New York quieran realizar una visita completa en el dia a la ciudad de Washington y sus principales atracciones historicas, con gui­a bien instruido y en español - Recomended for those that wish to give a fully guided visit to Washington DC from New York. The tour will visit the main historical attractions and in Spanish.

Posted on: 2014-01-09

Name: Kevin

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

One-day sight seeing is not enough to feel Washington, DC. The trip was okay as it features some important sites. Though, it can improve its selection of places to visit or spend more time on.

Posted on: 2013-11-22

Name: Diego

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

Maybe one day is too short to visit Washington D.C. from New York City- I think with more time we could have visited more interesting points for longer periods of time. If you want to visit the main attractions, it would be OK.

Posted on: 2013-10-29

Name: Antony

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

It was a good tour.

Posted on: 2013-07-04

Name: NILAMBER

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

it was an excellent trip

Posted on: 2013-05-20

Name: Aline

Star ratings:

I recommend this tour!

Really good tour. The guide was very professional. The only con was the pick up. When I get there, there was no one. So I had to call from my international number (was the only one I had available) to get some information and let them know that I was there waiting for someone to pick me up. but overall, the tour was really nice. It was worth the price.

Posted on: 2012-11-20

Name: Jo

Star ratings:

The tour was a bit too rushed at the memorials - could have given slightly more time there.
Yet, we covered everything on the itinerary before heading back to NY with two good movies to keep us entertained. The tour guide was professional and clear in her delivery and enforced punctuality which was good.

Posted on: 2012-06-14

Name: Antonella

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My family came from Italy and they were looking for an Italian tour to washington Boston etc... I found this tour online and I have nothing to say but good things, The tour guide was very professional. The tour was above average. Wish we had more time!

Posted on: 2012-01-04

Name: Neil

Star ratings:

The tour guide was very professional. The tour was above average. It's just very cold when we went there.

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